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  Lou Campbell
Trombone

Attended BYU, University of Utah and Weber State Bachelors of Art Degree; Currently adjunct Professor Weber State; Many movie and television recordings; Performed with Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, Johnny Mathis and more.
   
  Isabella des Etoiles
Violin/Viola

Has studied with David Darling and Kim Kashkashian. Performed and recorded with Utah Chamber Artists, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah Symphony, Andy Williams and more.
   
  Glenn Griffin
Bass
   
  David Halliday
Sax/Reeds

Bachelors of Music at BYU. Owns and operates his own music production copmany "Lone Peak Sound." Plays many jazz venues throughout Utah, as well as teaching privately and at the University of Utah.
   
  Scott Harris
Sax/Reeds

Bachelor of Music at U. of Utah; Plays with Utah Symphony, Ballet West, Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra; Has played with Tony Bennett, Phil Woods, Moody Blues, & more.
   
     
   
  Alan Michael
Sax/Reeds

Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music; Has appeared with Psychadelic Furs, Four Tops and shared the stage with Phil Collins, Henry Mancini, and more.
   
 

Melissa Pace
Vocals

Studied voice at U of Utah, UNLV, and with Seth Riggs; Sang with Joey DeFrancesca with 1996 release of "When I Look In Your Eyes"; Just released solo cd titled "I Am Blue".

www.melissapace.com

 

   
  Joshua Payne
Guitar

Attended BYU and performed with Synthesis while still in high school. Has performed side by side with Les Paul, Lionel Hampton and the Osmonds, as well as many local talents.
   
  Merrill Smith
Piano

Bachelor of Music at U. of Utah; Music Director with Robert Peterson; played with Carol Lawrence, John Raitt, Rita Moreno and locals Sheldon Hyde, Larry Jackstein and more.
   
  David Murphy
WMCA director/drums/percussion

Bachelor of Music at U. of Utah, Master of Music at U. of Miami; Perf. Utah Symphony, FL Philharmonic, Ira Sullivan, Robert Peterson, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra and more.
   
  Dan Waldis
Piano

Attended U. of Utah; Studied under Susan Duehlmeier; Played with Bobby McFerrin, Wynton Marsalis, Brandon Fields, Freddie Hubbard, Larry Coryell; Various compositions for orch./big band; currently writing jazz piano book.
   
  Lars Yorgason
Bass

Has taught at U. of Utah, BYU and Weber State U. Member of Boards of Directors at Park City Jazz Festival and Jazz Arts of the Mountain West; Adjudicator; played with many greats.
   
    Chris Hough
Guitar

Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music; Is fluent in jazz, rock, and pop and has played for a wide audience, including the 1993 Presidential Inaugural Ball.
   
    Mark Robinette
Bass

Attended U. of Utah; Produced Orange Bowl Parade 1996 to present; Performed with NBA UT Jazz Band, Natalie Cole, Mamas & Papas, Frankie Avalon, Platters & more.
   
 

Note:  We have other instructors on hand on an as needed basis, covering all instruments. Included are: Reed LeCheminant, trumpet; Ian Murdock, trumpet; Jennifer Bogart, violin; Ellen Bridger, cello. Contact us for details.